Senior Buying Manager
Job description
<p><strong>Senior Buying Manager,</strong> Waltham Abbey (hybrid), £65,000 - £70,000 p.a. + many more benefits.<br><br>Jollyes is growing and experiencing great success, attracting awards, and receiving great customer reviews. But we are ambitious and focused on continuing our growth trajectory with some exciting plans.</p><p><strong>The Benefits:</strong><br>At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.</p><ul><li>Competitive salary of up to £65,000 - £70,000 p.a. (depending on experience)</li><li>(not all roles – check) Company bonus scheme of x% on achievement of objectives.</li><li><strong>iTrent financial wellbeing package</strong>, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.</li><li><strong>Colleague ‘Treats’ </strong>– numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips</li><li><strong>Colleague ‘We Care’</strong> wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).</li><li><strong>50% off Jollyes branded product</strong>s (and 30% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!)</li><li><strong>Pension scheme </strong>provided by Legal & General </li><li>Free colleague uniform and on-site parking (uniform a requirement for in-store roles)</li><li><strong>Birthday leave</strong> – an additional day’s leave for your birthday</li><li><strong>Pet-ernity Day</strong> – An additional day's paid leave to welcome your new dog or cat into the family</li><li><strong>Wedding or Civil Partnership</strong> – An additional week’s paid leave</li><li><strong>Enhanced Paternity leave </strong>– partners to receive 4 weeks full pay (or 2 weeks full pay under 2 yrs svc)</li><li><strong>Enhanced Maternity leave </strong>– Full pay for first 26 weeks before reverting to SMP for 13 weeks. (or 6 weeks at full pay followed by 33 weeks at SMP if under 2 yrs service)</li><li><strong>Welcome gift </strong>– sent by the HR team on notification of the birth of your baby, fostering or adoption</li><li><strong>20% colleague discount </strong>on all services in grooming and community pet clinics</li><li><strong>Discount nomination </strong>– to enable a 2nd person to receive your colleague discount (after 3m service)</li><li><strong>Lifetime colleague discount</strong> available to all colleagues after 20 years’ service</li><li><strong>Top Dog Award scheme </strong>– colleague nomination scheme to recognise great service and the Jollyes values with a ‘Cat nap day’ to enjoy a day off on Jollyes, as well as a ‘Top Dog’ badge and certificate</li><li><strong>Additional holiday entitlement</strong> for long service (from 5 yrs onwards)</li><li><strong>Buy/Sell holiday scheme</strong> – can purchase or sell up to 5 days provided it doesn’t take you below the minimum entitlement, and two ‘windows’ per year to activate.</li><li><strong>Cycle2Work scheme</strong> – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via Halfords</li><li><strong>Retail Trust membership</strong> – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry</li><li><strong>Care concierge</strong> supporting colleagues who are carers with access to information, services and benefits</li><li><strong>Alvie health coaching </strong>/ cancer support (specialist nurses, physio’s, nutritionists, psychologists…)</li><li><strong>Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs </strong>- access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more </li><li><strong>25 days annual leave </strong>plus bank holidays</li></ul><p>Further benefits on completion of probationary period:</p><ul><li>Critical Illness & Life Assurance schemes</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Enhanced company pension scheme</li></ul><p><strong>The Role: </strong>Senior Buying Manager</p><p>This ‘newly created’ role is based within our Head Office support team in Waltham Abbey. It is a hybrid working role requiring at least 3 office days per week, and flexibility to travel to other sites as required, to (continue with ‘role purpose’)…</p><p>A full job description is available on request, but to outline your key responsiblilities as a Senior Buying Manager, you’ll be:</p><ul><li>Working cross functionally with key business functions you are responsible for the financial performance, product and supplier selection of a specified section or category as identified by your line manager. Focused on growth with ownership of the end to end product lifecycle underpinned by strong market awareness in omni channel world.</li></ul><p><strong>The Skills: </strong></p><p>To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:</p><p>1) Financially competent and able to demonstrate strong numerical skills including interpretation of data.<br>2) Organised with evidence of horizon planning, critical path management and the ability to work to tight deadlines.<br>3) Analytical with experience of excel & power point.</p><p><strong>Competencies: </strong></p><p><strong>Wise</strong><br>• Is able to communicate effectively and enthusiastically with a wide range of customers / stakeholders<br><strong>Focused</strong><br>• Demonstrates confidence when making tough decisions<br><strong>Genuine</strong><br>• Uses compelling storytelling to gain support and buy in<br><strong>Together</strong><br>• Breaks down silos by encouraging and valuing contributions from other teams and functions<br><strong>Eager</strong><br>• Is enthusiastic and thrives on customer / colleague interactions</p><p><strong>About Jollyes – The Pet People</strong></p><p>Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 70 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation ‘Best Pet Retailer 2023’, Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. And with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!</p><p><strong><em>To Apply:</em></strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a career with an award-winning company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!</p><p><strong>Respectfully, no agencies please</strong></p>
Senior Buying Manager
